How to Insert an SD Card or microSD Card
Nintendo 3DS
In this article, you'll learn how to insert an SD Card.
Note
- In the down position, the SD Card write-protection switch will prevent you from saving or erasing data. In the up position, you can save and erase data on the SD card.
- Ensure the system is powered off before removing or inserting an SD card or microSD card.
Complete these steps
For Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo 2DS, New Nintendo 2DS XL
- Open the SD card slot cover.
- For Nintendo 3DS, the SD card slot is located on the left side of the system.
- For Nintendo 3DS XL and Nintendo 2DS, the SD card slot is located on the right side of the system.
- For New Nintendo 2DS XL, the microSD card slot is located on the front side of the system.
- Ensure that the SD card is facing label-side down and insert it into the SD card slot until it clicks into place.
- Close the SD card slot cover.
For New Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL
- Remove the battery cover from the system. Unsure how to remove the battery cover? Learn more about changing the Nintendo 3DS Battery Pack.
- Ensure that the microSD card is facing away from the system and insert it into the microSD card slot until it clicks into place.
- Replace the battery cover.
